Novels like The Tender Lady of Brocade Court
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- 101 Married to a Physician 医嫁 Ling Qingwan felt that something about her life had been a little off lately. Her family and her home were familiar, and yet somehow they felt strange. She had inexplicably learned how to practice medicine. And in her dreams, a voice kept calling her “Big Sister,” even though she didn't have a younger sister. She figured that if she kept moving forward, step by step, she'd eventually understand the cause and effect… 0Votes172.6kRecs62.6kFans
- 102 Slay the Hua 诛华 The Seventh Prince suddenly died, the Chengde Hall caught fire, and the collapse of Yong'an Mountain crushed hundreds of households of villagers. With the nation on the brink of ruin, Chang Jiyao was buried alive as a sacrifice to Heaven. Thirteen days later, she crawled out from the dark earth, but had forgotten the most agonizing year of her life. That was the year her father died horribly, her mother withdrew from the secular world, and swore that mother and daughter would never meet again! B 0Votes19.1kRecs6.7kFans
- 103 Dragon Takes Flight, Phoenix Solves Cases 龙飞凤仵 Mystery and deduction + light romance + a devoted couple This is an inspirational story about a spy, a gangster’s pursuit of his wife, a forensic examiner’s deductions, and a prince’s political schemes… Life: After transmigrating, Song Ning has a hard life. She examines corpses by day and catches fugitives by night. Dating? Not a chance. She’s lived two lives, and she’s a career woman through and through! Becoming a princess consort? Not a chance. Ever heard of a court official hearing cases wit 0Votes46.5kRecs67.1kFans
- 104 The First Virtuous Wife 第一贤妇 She can be a capable wife who manages the household finances, or a fierce shrew who can fight and shout in the street. She can even be both a guy pal and a girl’s best friend. Like men? She’ll help you find a lover and sneak off for a secret tryst. Want children? She’ll help you take in concubines by the dozen, and she won’t get jealous. … Jian Ying’s goal is to become the perfect, one-of-a-kind wife who can do it all! She thought that as long as she had a proper title and status, plenty to eat 0Votes31.7kRecs19.8kFans
- 105 The Eldest Daughter 嫡长女 In her previous life, she was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Shen clan of Wu and Yue. She enjoyed every earthly luxury: her clan flourished, wielded power at court, and she was the most exalted woman in the realm. Yet she also endured every earthly sorrow: her entire clan was wiped out, she was stripped of her title and imprisoned, and in the end she met a tragic fate! All because the Shen clan had used the strength of the entire family to help him ascend the throne. In this life, she is 0Votes88.1kRecs210.4kFans
- 106 The Inner Chambers 深闺 She was virtuous and gracious, yet her life ended in tragedy. Reborn, she intends to... 0Votes128.6kRecs100kFans
- 107 A Cold Gaze, Beyond Reach 仙子不想理你 Bai Mengjin was the female demon who plagued the entire cultivation world for over a thousand years, leaving everyone with a bitter taste in their mouth until the day she died. When she unexpectedly returned to her youth, she suddenly decided she no longer wanted to be a demon. In such a sanctimonious cultivation world, surely there’s room for a sweet-talking fairy like her, right? There is a male lead and romance, but no power-leveling plot. If it’s not your cup of tea, please click the X. The 1Votes775.6kRecs166.1kFans
- 108 The Incense-Suppressing Order 镇香令 Knowing he was bringing storms with him, she still opened her arms to embrace him. I have missed you for so long. Who could share my loneliness with me? Only you Incense burns in the flames, and she enters the cycle of reincarnation once more. 0Votes93.7kRecs95.6kFans
- 109 Too Rich to Be Silenced 富贵不能吟 Prince of Zhenbei Yan Tang was a paragon of propriety, chaste and virtuous. Then he slipped up, and his life didn’t just have a blemish on it. It turned into a whole ink-wash painting... 1Votes574.6kRecs238.5kFans
- 110 Ode to Flowers and the Moon 花月颂 Ever since Zhao Su transmigrated into a book, she has been bullied and oppressed by the transmigrated heroine, Empress Dowager Lu. All she can do is endure humiliation and cling to life, crushed beneath tremendous pressure. At last, a poisonous boil was forced to appear on her lower back. Its location was rather difficult to mention, yet, before she knew it, a lecher from the medical hall had pushed her down and performed surgery on her without so much as a word! Zhao Su was somewhat well-known 0Votes328.8kRecs60.7kFans
- 111 The General's Beloved Daughter 将门娇 War fires flare along the borders of the Great Sheng Dynasty. The five sons of the Zhenguo family bravely march off to battle, each liable to die for their country at any moment. Before they depart, the Old Madam tearfully begs the emperor for an edict to arrange a marriage for her fifth son to a daughter of the Earl of Anding’s household, rumored to be exceptionally fertile. The Earl of Anding’s daughters all either pretend to be ill or disappear. Only Cui Ling thinks it’s a great match: The fa 0Votes127.9kRecs304.4kFans
- 112 The White Lotus Strategy 白莲攻略 Bai Lian said: "When it comes to men who want me to be their strategist, I rely on my brains." Bai Lian said again: "When it comes to the man I will marry in the future, I rely on my face." Someone asked: "What about me?" Bai Lian replied helplessly: "My whole heart and soul!" Someone: " 0Votes108.5kRecs52.5kFans
- 113 The Beauty and the Fortune-Teller 美人神棍 In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and suffered terribly. Will starting over make her noble, clever, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng tilted her head toward the heavens. She had no idea why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable had given a weakling like her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals, morals, and absolutely no bottom line was unstoppable! 0Votes187.6kRecs72.5kFans
- 114 The Lord Has Returned 君归矣 This book began in May 2017 and was rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romance pairing, no female emperor, a huge cast, and many long-running clues and plot threads. It's an unconventional, eclectic fantasy with a high barrier to entry...and all kinds of potentially frustrating elements rolled into one book. Also, the book is set against the backdrop of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. The events and characters are all drawn from old records that Xiao Xian dug up. 25Votes705.6kRecs89.7kFans
- 115 Wealth and Glory 富贵荣华 Behind vermilion gates and within lavish mansions, surrounded by wealth and splendor, she is nothing more than a sparrow living under someone else’s roof. She seeks a path to the clouds, hand in hand with the one she loves, growing old together. 0Votes734.9kRecs111.1kFans
- 116 Jade Carving 玉琢 Jade must be carved to become a work of art. With the carving knife in her hand, she will sculpt the most beautiful happiness in the world. Ling Shui’s completed novels include Record of Flavors, Acres of Good Farmland, and Transmigrate: Tea and Tasting the Scenery. You can count on her to finish her books. 0Votes108.6kRecs113.4kFans
- 117 Pleasures of the Palace 殿堂欢 The regent princess was reborn ten years in the past. She knew that the young eunuch with rosy lips and pearly teeth in her bedchamber would one day become the Grand Director who held power over the entire court, a treacherous man notorious for his ruthless methods. Faced with the choice between suppressing him and currying favor with him, Gao Changle quickly made her decision. If she can lie back, why bother carrying the load? That Grand Director, please reserve a spot for me as the pendant 0Votes151.3kRecs86.2kFans
- 118 A Life of Joy 一世成欢 In her previous life, Xu Chenghuan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wei Bei, got her wish and married the man she loved, becoming empress. But she died unexpectedly on her wedding night... When she opened her eyes again, she had gone from being the revered mother of the nation to a madwoman everyone feared! Luckily, life after being reborn was pretty good too. She joined her fierce mother in putting nasty people in their place, and tagged along with her military commander father to get 0Votes21.4kRecs32.1kFans
- 119 A Life Woven in Brocade 锦此一生 “Qingrong, if your mother and father get divorced, who would you want to live with?” Lu Qingrong, who had transmigrated into this world, had just turned one and was already faced with this tricky question. Lu Qingrong thought her mother was being far too hasty… 0Votes60kRecs102.8kFans
- 120 Come Eat, Qingqing 卿卿来吃 Her grandfather’s secret recipes drive a wedge between childhood sweethearts who have been apart for years. A food lover’s stubborn devotion helps her recognize the depth of true love. Liang Fengge: Zhu Qingqing, run again and see what I do to you! Zhu Qingqing: I’m not running. I’m walking. Published in both simplified and traditional Chinese editions under the title "Qingqing".h 0Votes780Recs11.3kFans
- 121 Proud and Pampered 骄娇无双 (Read at your own risk! This heroine is adored by everyone, and her golden finger is outrageously powerful!) During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a reborn, feigned-sick beauty embarks on a path to unparalleled glory. She has a younger brother who endured every hardship and misery the world had to offer, proclaimed himself emperor, and then wept bitterly at her grave. She has a truly great ancestor, whose glory lives on only in legend. Her family is rich and powerful, and she is exceptiona 0Votes101kRecs54.4kFans
- 122 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans
- 123 Marrying a Wicked Man 嫁恶夫 Given a second life, she married a villain! 0Votes86.9kRecs87.9kFans
- 124 Might Cannot Marry 威武不能娶 New book, “Drunk Golden Cup,” is now online. In her previous life, Gu Yunjin was born into a military family but longed for a life of books and refinement. Even after molding herself into the very picture of grace and gentleness, she still died of illness at a country estate. When she opens her eyes again, she gets to start all over! 0Votes341.8kRecs130.8kFans
- 125 A Wife’s Might 妻威 She spent her whole life anxiously pretending to be a princess. She helped him eliminate corrupt officials, protect the realm, and remove his rivals until he successfully seized the throne. But only at the very end did she learn the truth about his wolfish ambition! Fortunately, Heaven gives her a chance to start over. If that’s the case, she wants to see how those who once groveled at her feet will manage to rise again. 0Votes34kRecs32.9kFans
- 126 The Finest Beauty Under Heaven 国色芳华 [The original novel for the TV drama starring Yang Zi and Li Xian] This is a prosperous, open-minded dynasty, where everyone loves peonies and will spend a fortune on them. Her name is Mudan, Peony, and she lives up to it. She also has a knack for cultivating rare peonies, but unfortunately, people treat her like a weed. Luckily, she can weather wind and rain, bitter cold and scorching heat. And so, her life is destined to bloom in all its splendor. 0Votes349.8kRecs340.2kFans
- 127 The Nobleman's Darling 权贵娇 Reborn and returned, she was still the legitimate eldest daughter of a powerful family. Only, in this life, She had already experienced blades, blood, and deadly slaughter. How could she possibly fear the secret schemes of the inner household? She advanced step by step through blood and carnage. Fortunately, she still had the deep bonds of family. 0Votes107.6kRecs52.2kFans
- 128 Marrying a Husband 嫁夫 In her previous life, she gave up in despair. Heaven granted her another chance, opening a window for her once more. ★★★ Important Announcement: After two and a half years away, Haoman is back with a new pen name, Yueguang Qiqi! Her new novel, Soul Marriage, is now available and updating rapidly. Search for the title on Qidian. These delicate flowers need watering, so old and new friends alike are welcome to bring a watering can and stop by for a chat 0Votes363.6kRecs159.2kFans
- 129 The Fragrance of Silk 衣香 With eyes like autumn waters and skin like ice and jade, a casual smile from her could leave a kingdom in ruins. The ninth young lady of the Xue family was the most beautiful woman in the capital. But her beauty was her heaviest burden. She worked diligently, seeking only to stand alone amid the splendor of perfumed robes and elaborate coiffures. 0Votes260.4kRecs128.9kFans
- 130 Glorious Phoenix 荣凰 They say that beautiful women have always been destined for tragedy. Legend has it that in Fengming, a savage and remote kingdom, there lived a princess of unparalleled beauty, gentle and virtuous, who could divine the future and commune with spirits. She could bring prosperity to her kingdom, but the backlash from her spiritual powers meant she was unlikely to live a long life. The king of Longxi had heard of her and wanted to become the supreme ruler in a chaotic age. He sent his gentle, refin 0Votes120.8kRecs21.4kFans
- 131 The Ancestor Gets Married 祖宗嫁到 Ji Ling, clan leader of a family, was murdered through a plot against him. He never imagined that when he opened his eyes again, he would find himself reborn as Ji Fushou, a junior descendant of his own clan, two hundred years in the future! 0Votes18.6kRecs19.1kFans
- 132 Delicate Yet Fierce 娇悍 Marquis Wu'an Feng Yi carved his way from an unknown soldier to a renowned general, wielding a pair of battle axes. Now he's going to use those same axes to carve out an excellent son-in-law. All the eligible young men in the capital are panicking. Feng Shujia rubs her forehead in exasperation. “Father, before we look for a husband, could we deal with the threat to o 0Votes23.2kRecs14.3kFans
- 133 A Worthy Husband 佳婿 This is a gritty tale of an ordinary man and a fierce woman joining forces to topple the rich and powerful, carve out territory, and forge their own domain. It’s also a romantic story about an ordinary man using a lifetime of trust, devotion, and promises to sew his wife a magnificent wedding gown. When that gown is draped over the fierce woman’s shoulders, the ordinary man says, “May I win one heart, and stay together until our hair turns white.” The fierce woman turns around and replies, “Chee 0Votes176.3kRecs40.4kFans
- 134 Delicate Brows 娇眉 Her lovely brows remain furrowed, her heart knotted like a lilac bud. Do not linger by the painted bridge beneath the watery moon. The dream fades, the last watch ends, and nothing is like it was before. An endless rain of arrows hurt less than six years of youth and devotion, all spent in vain. She watched coldly as she went to her death and was laid in the earth. By a twist of fate, everything began again... Stepsister, cousin, former husband: take everything you want. Mu Shiyue only wants a q 0Votes39.9kRecs4.9kFans
- 135 Warm Lord 暖君 Before I met you, the world was frozen in winter. After I met you, flowers turned soft and wine grew mellow. 4Votes1.1MRecs226.5kFans
- 136 The Wife Takes the Lead 妻在上 Her blood feud was avenged, her filial duties fulfilled, and the realm was gradually stabilized. Zheng Dowager Empress had little to regret and few regrets in her life. And yet... When she came back to life as someone else, everything changed. Everyone cursed behind her back: “Damn it! The treacherous minister’s wife!” Zheng Heng smiled. “Heh. I just love how you curse me behind my back, yet still have to praise me with the utmost respect to my face...” 0Votes105.4kRecs53.3kFans
- 137 Golden Branch 金枝 She was confident in her exceptional intelligence and always strove to do everything perfectly. She thought that becoming a virtuous, supportive wife who followed her husband's lead would do no disservice to her future husband. Unfortunately, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé didn't see it that way. In the end, her family was destroyed, and she lost everything. At last, even Heaven couldn't bear to watch and gave her a chance to start over… (The author is terrible at writing blurbs. Just read 0Votes749kRecs224.1kFans
- 138 The Taoist Nun's Affairs 道姑花事 / Rui Ping, a newly risen noble of the capital, has always made it his mission to repay every grudge, especially against those who kicked him when he was down. He would never let them off! But fate had other plans. His impoverished enemies, drowning in debt, had secretly swapped in the soul of a little enchantress, who put on a Taoist robe and talked nonsense w 0Votes34.2kRecs27.4kFans
- 139 A General’s Devotion 戎宠 Ever since transmigrating, Su Lingyu has been trying to cut ties with everyone. The Su family treats her like a disease, her fiancé’s family clamors to get their hands on her, and her maternal relatives are afraid she’ll come begging for money… Ha! As if she cares what any of them think. But while working to distance herself from everyone, Su Lingyu discovers there’s one person she just can’t shake… So what if he’s a general? Does being a general make him so special? Su Lingyu narrows her eyes. 0Votes30kRecs22.7kFans
- 140 A Little Treasure in the ’80s 八零小宝妻 Starting over, she will clearly distinguish right from wrong! As for that biological older sister who stole everything from her, heh… do you really think you still have a chance? 0Votes78.6kRecs44.7kFans
- 141 Nian Niang’s Return 念娘归录 War broke out in the northwest. The Turks were ruthless, burning, killing, and plundering. The people of Yizhou were terrified, and citizens fled with their families. Yun Nianniang, alone and without support, remained perfectly calm and unafraid. Fortunately, help arrived from Taiyuan Prefecture. The maid clasped her hands together. “How kind of your uncle to come and bring you to join the family!” Yun Nianniang smiled faintly. “And what if I go? I'd still be living under someone else's roof!” 0Votes10kRecs17.4kFans
- 142 A Gaze That Brings Joy 顾盼生欢 Her husband was frail and sickly. That was the mess Shu Huan found herself facing after being reborn in ancient times... 0Votes276.9kRecs129.4kFans
- 143 The Fragrant Years 静芳年 The Duke Protector's entire household was filled with loyal heroes, yet one accident during the Shangyuan Festival nearly wiped them out. After dying once, Zhou Qin, the Duke Protector's niece, returned to four years earlier. In this life, she would rather die than set foot in the State Duke of Wei's princess's carriage. She asked for little, wishing only to keep her family safe amid the treacherous shifts of power. The old novel next door, Song Xingzhen, really, truly was only a practice pi 0Votes18.1kRecs36kFans
- 144 The Chronicles of Lord Dugu 独孤大人纪事 Strictly speaking, the mischievous little rascal Dugu Weiwei's pursuit of her beloved wasn't all that difficult. It only took one trick to win over that domineering, cool, and handsome heartthrob: she climbed over his garden wall every night and kept him from sleeping, so he had no choice but to get up and chat with her. And once they started talking, well, things just naturally fell into place! Well, of course, it also helped that I was clever, lovely, and beautiful, with the looks of a sweet y 0Votes53.7kRecs15.6kFans
- 145 An Extraordinary Woman 有女不凡 She was a real-life Cinderella, the media's very own little Diana. Indeed, the only thing she hadn't done was actually wear a crown, and even the way she died was like Diana's. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in an unfamiliar era, in a child's body. With each step she took outside, the world seemed both familiar and strange. This should have been the early Sui dynasty, but Yang Jian wasn't emperor, and the child she had raised with her own hands had changed his name to Li Yuan. All s 0Votes8.3kRecs147.8kFans
- 146 Lucky to Have You 幸得君 Lu Ranjun thinks she must have been blind in her previous life to fall for a man who never gave her the time of day and brought her family to ruin. So in this life, she has decided to cut off every escape route he has. But someone tells her, “When will vengeance ever end? If you’re going to do it, you might as well finish the job and root them out completely!” 0Votes45.6kRecs34.7kFans
- 147 Plum Blossoms in Full Bloom 秾李夭桃 Peach blossoms bloom in profusion, their splendor ablaze... Though reborn into humble circumstances, she blossoms freely amid the chaos of a troubled age. Hand in hand with her beloved, she watches clouds gather and winds rise across the land, and listens at leisure to rain falling on banana leaves in the courtyard. 0Votes28.7kRecs73.2kFans
- 148 The Ideal Husband 良婿 This is a war without smoke or gunfire. She is in the light, while he is in the shadows, with a blood feud separating them. To marry and share a pillow, to be bound together heart and soul, was merely part of a carefully woven conspiracy. How can happiness ever be obtained? Knowing kindness and repaying kindness, yet never being weak or indulgent! All in all, this is a story of revenge, counter-revenge, and protection. * * * * Several of my VIP novels have already been completed, so the quality 0Votes352.6kRecs264.8kFans
- 149 The Wild Goose Returns West 雁西归 Born into one of the capital's noble families, Cheng Xi had loving parents, harmonious siblings, and a grandfather who cast aside worldly conventions to raise her with care and show her a world of wondrous beauty. Unskilled at scheming, Cheng Xi once again walked carefully, step by step, through a flawless life blessed with every advantage. She thought she would finally see the clouds part, but then an imperial decree arrived, granting her a marriage. What was that supposed to mean?! ...Are they 0Votes91.5kRecs38.2kFans
- 150 A Difficult Fate to Defy 庶难从命 She was a daughter born to a concubine, and misplaced trust in her own family cost her her life. When she was reborn, she returned to this place once more as a concubine-born daughter. Who still remembered the girl who had died for the sake of this splendor? No matter how many obstacles stood in her way, she would risk everything to change her fate. She would show them what it meant to be a concubine-born daughter who refused to obey her fate. Brought to you by the author of The Cult Leader, qua 0Votes492.6kRecs591.2kFans
